Olathe Public Schools Foundation is located in Olathe, KS. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B94) the organization is classified as: Parent & Teacher Groups, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Olathe Public Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Olathe Public Schools Foundation generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Olathe Public Schools Foundation has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $2,538,026. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, FOUNDED IN 1997, IS A NON-PROFIT, VOLUNTEER-BASED ORGANIZATION PROVIDING GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECOGNITIONS FOR THE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS OF THE OLATHE SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE FOUNDATION BRINGS STUDENTS, PARENTS, ALUMNI, SMALL BUSINESSES AND CORPORATIONS TOGETHER TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT CONTINUED EXCELLENCE IN OLATHE SCHOOLS. THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO BUILD SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN OUR SCHOOLS AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY THROUGH MANY COOPERATIVE EVENTS AND PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CLASSROOM GRANTS: OLATHE STUDENTS BENEFIT WHEN THEIR TEACHERS APPLY FOR OPSF CLASSROOM GRANTS. THEIR INNOVATIVE IDEAS PAVE THE WAY FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE. TEACHERS IDENTIFY WAYS THEY CAN HELP STUDENTS LEARN AND GROW INCLUDING PROJECTS UTILIZING DIVERSE AND DUAL-LANGUAGE BOOKS, MATERIALS TO SUPPORT HANDS-ON SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CONCEPTS, ACCESS TO NEW VISUAL ARTS MATERIALS, TOOLS FOR STUDENTS TO CONDUCT DNA ANALYSIS AND MORE.
STUDENT NEED: WITH 29% OF STUDENTS IN OLATHE LIVING AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LINE, THE OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FOCUSES SIGNIFICANT EFFORTS ON SUPPORTING THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. THROUGH THE FOLLOWING FUNDS, THE OPSF ENSURES OLATHE EVERY STUDENT HAS WHAT THEY NEED TO BE IN CLASS READY TO LEARN: STUDENT HEALTH EMERGENCY FUND, WIMMER STUDENT CARE FUND, SCHOOL SUPPLY PROGRAM, HOMELESS OUTREACH FUND, FAMILIES IN NEED (MEALS) FUND, BRADEN ROBERTSON STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH FUND, BACKSNACK FOOD PROGRAM (WEEKEND MEALS), MUFFIN FUND (SCHOOL BREAK MEALS); AND COLLEGE NOW (CREDIT EARNED WHILE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL) SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE A.L.L. FUND.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS: THE OPSF FACILITATES THE AWARDING OF 67 NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING OLATHE SENIOR STUDENTS. THE SOURCES OF FUNDS FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS RUN THE GAMUT FROM ENDOWED FUNDS FROM ESTATE GIFTS TO ANNUAL SUPPORT DONATIONS FROM ALUMNI GROUPS AND GRATEFUL FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Matt Stromberg President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jason Tucker Vice President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Nathan Turner Secretary | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Theresa Stoker Treasurer | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jerry Barrios Immediate Past President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Alladin Ashkar Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $661,932 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $930,072 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,629 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,592,004 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $84,551 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $40,207 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$100,798 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,615,964 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $844,132 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $249,859 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,559 |
Fees for services: Other | $30,898 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,464 |
Office expenses | $5,325 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $17,674 |
Total functional expenses | $1,468,700 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $428,268 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $551,369 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,600 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,810,334 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,791,571 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $44,911 |
Grants payable | $168,250 |
Deferred revenue | $41,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $254,161 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,251,725 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,285,685 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,791,571 |
Over the last fiscal year, Olathe Public Schools Foundation has awarded $757,099 in support to 7 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT PURPOSE: VARIOUS | $623,875 |
PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: VARIOUS | $55,036 |
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS PURPOSE: VARIOUS | $26,210 |
JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PURPOSE: VARIOUS | $32,768 |
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: VARIOUS | $7,210 |
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - IRVINE PURPOSE: VARIOUS | $6,000 |